Top OLD vs NEW Anime in the World 2026

Which anime generation has the bigger fanbase in 2026: the legendary OLD anime or the unstoppable NEW anime? In this countdown, we compare the Top 30 most popular OLD anime vs Top 30 NEW anime using MyAnimeList memberships, MAL scores, and first-release years. From Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Solo Leveling, Sakamoto Days, My Hero Academia, and Chainsaw Man—some of these results are much closer than you expect. Will the classics still rule? Or has the new generation taken over? Watch until the final reveal, then comment: OLD ANIME or NEW ANIME—which side wins for you? Data source: MyAnimeList popularity chart. Fanbase is measured by title memberships, not an objective quality ranking. Scores and membership counts can change over time.